Center for Urban Families (CFUF)

06/23/2026

: "The Kresge Foundation’s Human Services Program centers its work on strengthening systems for and with parents, recognizing that both mothers and fathers play important roles in improving family well-being.

In honor of Father’s Day, we are highlighting the unique role fathers and non-birthing parents play in shaping outcomes for children and how partners in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit and Alameda County, California are working to ensure they are seen."

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06/22/2026

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/06/21/these-stroller-pushing-fathers-came-together-walk-they-left-with-more

The gathering in Baltimore aimed to counter stereotypes and connect dads with resources.

06/22/2026

Congratulations to our newest STRIVE graduates, CYCLE 307!!

We're so proud of all their hard work and we can't wait to celebrate all their future successes.

Our next STRIVE Cycle begins on Friday, July 10th - call us at 410-367-5691 for more info and to start your application!

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Brandace Alexander
Catherine Smith
Christina Wonson
Cierra Boyd
Desmond Guy
Jamel Hyman
Keith Dunkley - STRIVER of Week One
Kima Jonhson - STRIVER of Week Two and STRIVER of the Workshop!
Markeshia Freeman
Rachel Jenkins
Richard Howard
Shontae Piner - STRIVER of Week Three
Wanda Mayers

06/17/2026

Please note: in observance of Juneteenth, the CFUF building will be closed starting at 2pm on Thursday, June 18th.

The building will reopen on Monday, June 22nd at 9am.

06/16/2026

Join Center for Urban Families (CFUF), University of Baltimore School of Law (Official), MD Office of the Public Defender and Out For Justice, Inc. next Wednesday at 6 at Touchpoint @ Mondawmin Mall for a conversation on important new Maryland laws.

06/13/2026

Join us for a special Transdev hiring event on Wednesday, June 24th here at the "castle on Monroe Street" from 10am - 2pm.

You can get a jumpstart on applying by using the qr code!

06/12/2026

Happy (almost) Summer!

The CFUF building will be closing early today, Friday, June 12th at 1:00pm.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out Visit Baltimore's list of events: https://baltimore.org/events/this-weekend/

06/10/2026

REMINDER" Early voting runs Thursday, June 11th, through Thursday, June 18th, including Saturday and Sunday. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily — and if you're in line by 8 p.m., you will be allowed to vote. Don't let anything stop you from showing up.

To find your early voting center, visit: elections.maryland.gov.

Mail-In Ballot: To receive your ballot by mail or fax, you must submit your request by Tuesday, June 16th. If you prefer to receive your ballot via email, you have until Friday, June 19th, to make that request. Click here to submit a request

All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by June 23rd -- Election Day. Voters can return their ballots before Election Day via drop boxes, early voting centers, their local Board of Elections, or through the mail. Mail-in ballots can also be submitted directly at your polling place on Election Day.

Election Day is June 23rd. The polls will open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

06/03/2026

CFUF Outreach Coordinator Shiloh hard at work!

06/01/2026

Hey CFUF members, alumni, and your children!'

Applications are now open for the 2026 Bauder Scholarship program - you or your children can apply for up to $1,000 to support college tuition, professional certifications, and more!

For more info head to www.cfuf.org/bauder-scholars or use the QR code!